Oak leaf mix lettuce

Lettuce 'Oak Leaf Mix' (Lactuca sativa) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

This mix of Oak Leaf lettuces offers a variety of colors, textures and flavors , ranging from soft green to deep red . With their delicately lobed leaves and crunchy texture , these lettuces are perfect for gourmet and colorful salads .

Very productive and resistant to bolting , they allow a continuous harvest , by simply cutting the leaves as needed. Their sweetness and their slight nutty note make them a must-have in the vegetable garden.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Cutting lettuce
Plant shape : Dense, flared foliage
Leaf Color : Mix of light green, dark green, red and purple
Texture : Crisp and tender
Taste : Mild, slightly sweet with a hint of nuttiness
Tolerance : Good resistance to heat and bolting
Maturity : Continuous harvest, from 30 days
Use : Salads, sandwiches, side dishes
Special feature : Varied mix for visual and taste diversity
Quantity per sachet : ±500 seeds

Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
?? Sowing :
• Indoors in April for an early spring harvest
• Outdoors from May
• Sowing in August for autumn production
?? Sowing depth : 6 mm
?? Germination temperature : 10-22°C
? Germination time : 7 to 12 days
?? Spacing : 20-25 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular, keep the soil cool
?? Maintenance : Mulching recommended to prevent the soil from drying out and prolong the harvest

With optimal conditions, the 'Oak Leaves' mixture ensures generous and continuous production , ideal for a productive and aesthetic vegetable garden .

Use and special features

?? A colorful and tasty mix
Perfect for fresh, crisp salads all season long .

?? Resistant to mounting
They can be grown for a long time without becoming bitter , even in summer.

?? Harvest as you go
Cut a few leaves at a time , and the plants will continue to produce.